All too often, the sugarscoops of our multihulls are far from the pontoon or low in relation to the dock: there’s a real risk of falling in as you get on or off the boat. So a gangway could be very useful, but which one is best for you and will suit your requirements? From the simplest to the most sophisticated, we take a look at this ‘after’thought.
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Publié le
22/11/2019
Par
Olivier Barret
Numéro :
169
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You come stern-to the dock, pick up the groundline and moor up. Perfect! Except that the dock protrudes a good 70 cm (2 feet) above the level of the sugarscoop steps. It’s not easy to get ashore, especially if you’ve got to revictual or unload equipment. Not practical either for children or the elderly - yes, it can happen that your mother-in-law comes to visit: your multihull is so comfortable... More seriously though, remember that the minimum width for wheelchair passage is 80 cm/32”. The solution? A gangway or passerelle that allows you to pass easily onto the dock. But which model to choo…
